The Kick-off Meeting for the "Be You" project took place on August 28, 2024, in Plzen, the Czech Republic. The event began with a warm welcome from the Czech team as project coordinator. The introduction covered the meeting's objectives, a project overview, the program agenda, and logistics for the day. Participants then engaged in a guided tour of SZŠ a VOŠZ Plzeň, visiting educational centers, specialized labs, and training rooms, which highlighted the school's resources and facilities for practical learning.
Each national team presented brief overviews, sharing insights about their roles and expected contributions to the project. This session fostered mutual understanding and set a collaborative tone for future work. In the afternoon, participants reflected on the day's activities, discussing the key lessons learned and providing feedback on the initial project strategies. The event concluded with a formal certificate-awarding ceremony, recognizing the active involvement of all teams.
During the meeting, we discussed key results to be developed over the next year, including an online educational platform with micro-lessons, a toolkit for BeYou mentors, Emotion-Reflective Workshops, and awareness campaigns. These outcomes aim to promote natural beauty, media literacy, and self-confidence among young women, setting the foundation for the project's long-term impact. The closing session also outlined the next steps in the project, ensuring a clear, shared vision for the collaborative effort moving forward.